Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (269 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (168 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (114 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (40 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (84 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (40 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (133 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (51 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (27 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (78 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 341% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (474 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (46 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (27 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (45,171 Kč) | 25,886 Kč | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (33,210 Kč) | 19,136 Kč | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (4,002 Kč) | 4,405 Kč | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (28,250 Kč) | 17,161 Kč | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (19,913 Kč) | 13,396 Kč | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (2,127 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (1,614 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 381% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (5,541 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (2,189 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (217 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (190 Kč) | 286 Kč | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (1,315 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (1,205 Kč) | 931 Kč | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (1,967 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (2,015 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (498,856 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (12 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (742 Kč) | 551 Kč | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (107 Kč) | 137 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (292 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (1,516 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (178 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (99 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (108 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (69 Kč) | 44 Kč | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (73 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (440 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (1,105 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (489 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (3,468 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (1,536 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (429 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (125 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (262 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 597% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (11,711 Kč) | 12,483 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (3.71 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (1,731 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (115 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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